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Delhi: Man sets himself on fire near Talkatora Road
New Delhi: A 47-year-old man tried to allegedly immolate himself near Talkatora road in the New Delhi district
New Delhi: A 47-year-old man tried to allegedly immolate himself near Talkatora road in the New Delhi district. Police said he received 30 per cent burns and was unfit for making a statement.
Police said the incident took place around 12.45 pm on Wednesday, the victim, who was still unidentified, came near the road and poured inflammable liquid on himself and set himself on fire. People who were at the spot rushed to douse the flames. “He was taken to the hospital for treatment,” the official said.
A senior police official said that they have heard the man was duped of his money by some person, but the same is yet to be ascertained by the man as he is presently undergoing treatment.
Police said that the man is yet to be identified and under treatment. “The reason behind the extreme step will be clear once we record his statement,” the official added.
This is the second such episode in New Delhi district in this week. Earlier this week, a couple set themselves on fire outside the Supreme Court and are undergoing treatment as well.
